Contrabass Digest

2001-01-23

>A college has offreed to rent my bass sax for maybe about
a month.>What do you guys think I should ask for ($ wise).

As a way of determining a "fair price" for rental, comparing
the rental price for horns of similar value is a reasonable approach.
If the horn is in good condition (fully playable, no quirks), it is probably
similar in value to a bassoon or a bass oboe (and probably half way between
in terms of rarity). Forrest's
Music (Berkeley, CA) rents bassoons out for $55 to $125 per month (when
they have them in stock), and their bass oboe for $200/week (or $475 per
month). Factor in that Forrest's is a professional shop in the SF
Bay area (I'm not sure how the prices compare with your area). On
the other hand, you also have to consider the hassle to you if it returns
needing adjustment (I'm assuming you don't do the adjustments yourself).

Leo Bachmann has a solo tuba CD out, titled "Palette of
Sounds" (2000UNIT Records,
UTR 4131), that I am really enjoying. The disc has 13works, all composed by LB, and includes a number of modern
techniques(multiphonics, circular breathing, etc.). Experimental
andlistenable, simultaneously ;-)

included in your contract with them their responsibility
to return it in good working order, or to replace it in the event of serious
damage.

Grant Green wrote:> As a way of determining a "fair price" for rental,
comparing the> rental price for horns of similar value is a reasonable
approach. If> the horn is in good condition (fully playable, no quirks),
it is> probably similar in value to a bassoon or a bass oboe
(and probably> half way between in terms of rarity). Forrest's
Music (Berkeley, CA,> http://www.forrestsmusic.com/services.htm) rents bassoons
out for $55> to $125 per month (when they have them in stock), and
their bass oboe> for $200/week (or $475 per month). Factor in
that Forrest's is a> professional shop in the SF Bay area (I'm not sure
how the prices> compare with your area). On the other hand, you
also have to> consider the hassle to you if it returns needing adjustment
(I'm> assuming you don't do the adjustments yourself).---------------------------------------------------------

Hi. I've been a lurker on this mailing list for quite
a while, but the timehas come that I need to ask for a little help.

I am a senior in high school and I am having to take a
weight trainingcourse to complete my graduation requirments. We have
to come up with ourown program to fit our own needs.

Here's my question:

Do any of you know what would be a good program for me?
I am a BB-flatContrabass Clarinet player and it would be nice to strengthen
my lungmuscles and I don't want to do anything that will hinder
my playingabilities because my instrument is my life.

PLEASE RESPOND ASAP if you can help!!!

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I do every morning 1 1/2 hours Yoga. There exist Asanas
(exercises) for thelungs, also for your spinal column and every other part
of your body.And I play Badminton for 2-3 times a week which is also
great for the lungs.If you have to train with weights I would recommend exercises
for your backand your stomach which are very important for the right
breathing.